Fast forward: CMCs are accelerating the future of military propulsion
Renowned for their prowess in commercial engines, Ceramic Matrix Composites are accelerating the future of military propulsion as well.
Making history with adaptive cycle engines
It has been almost 10 years since the Air Force Research Lab selected GE to develop next-gen engine technology under a program called ADaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT). Follow our journey through the world of adaptive cycle engines!
GE Aviation’s Quick Six with Katie Culic
GE would not be the company it is today without its employees. From working mothers to U.S. military veterans, GE has a diverse team that should be recognized and celebrated. So, we created a series called the “Quick Six”—six questions we are asking employees to help us learn about their talents and backgrounds. Together, GE works.
GE Aviation building U.S. blueprint to industrialize CMCs
GE Aviation is on the final phase to create its most vertically integrated, new material system ever introduced in the United States. By 2020, GE Aviation is projected to have more than 750 U.S. employees dedicated to its CMC industry.
Don’t go breakin’ your heart
Heart health thoughts from Dr. Mike Lappi, GE Aviation’s Global Medical Director, for the month of love and heart disease awareness.
Powerful powerhouse: Make way for GE Aviation's newest power plant
GE Aviation is known for its powerful jet engines. Now make way for the new Evendale North Utility Plant.
What's in a 45 year legacy? The CF6 engine-aviation's workhorse-celebrates 45 years on wing
Aerodynamics. Fuel efficiency. Reliability. Extended time on wing. It all started with the development of GE Aviation’s CF6 engine more than 45 years ago.
Dust vs. CMCs: A Cool Winner
The second phase of GE9X CMC (ceramic matrix composite) component testing in a GEnx demonstrator engine is complete, with the CMCs continuing to be the clear cool winner. The demonstrator engine accumulated 1,800 cycles in the latest round of tests, which included exposure to harsh environmental conditions of dust and debris. The level of debris exposure was equivalent to about 3,000 take-off and landing operation cycles. The GE9X engine will power Boeing's 777X aircraft.
Improving speed to development: Lessons learned while building aviation apps on Predix
Discover lessons learned while developing Predix-based applications for the aviation industry from Jon Dunsdon, Chief Technology Officer for GE Aviation's Digital Solutions business.
The Last Of The Hush-Hush Boys: Joseph Sorota, Who Helped Build The First U.S. Jet Engine, Dies At 96, via GE Reports
Joseph Sorota, likely the last member of the World War II-era top-secret team that designed the first U.S. jet engine, died Saturday at his home in Singer Island, Florida. He was 96.